Sunrise: August 6, 1939
Sunset: February 8, 2012
Frank Otis Mosby was born August 6, 1939, inSt. Louis,Missouri. He was the first of three children born to Daisy Mosby Pryor.
Frank attended St. Malachi Elementary School andVashonHigh School. After high school, he joined the Air Force and served 4 years. When Frank returned, he married his high school sweetheart, Beverly Anne and to this union was born three children, Darryl, Sanford and Daniel. He later met and married Arlene and they had two children, David and Veronica.
Frank has always tinkered with electronics (just ask his sister Barbara) so while working at McDonnell-Douglas, he attendedWashingtonUniversityearning an Electronics Engineer Science Degree.
Frank held many jobs including teaching at Control Data Institute, St. Louis Community College, owning his own business Home Entertainment Systems, working as Nursing Home Administrator at Sabbath Manor. He was the Nursing Home Administrator of Country Haven until his death.
Frank volunteered for many organizations, including St. Vincent DePaul,St. CharlesLwangaCenter, St. Augustine Men of Faith and National Black Catholic Conference.
Frank leave to cherish in his memory, five children, Darryl Sr., Sanford (Jennifer), Daniel, David and Veronica Mosby, 12 grandchildren, Darryl II, Roshaudalyn, Shavondalyn, Brittni, Randall, Brendan, Jasmine, Brandon, Jeremiah, Brianna, Riley and Sophia; two sisters, Barbara Jovita Mosby and Carlotta Camilla Ingram; nephews, nieces, cousins, and his sweetheart Beatrice Armstrong. Among those in Frank’s life that he treated as his own, Matthew Mickens, Rodney, Lisa, and 60 foster children.
Frank never met a stranger and never refused to help anyone that asked. He became ill on Monday, Feb 6 and passed away on Wednesday, Feb 8 at 4 pm.
